For G-1 Aficianados

[AustinTX]

This is for the history buffs around here. Can anyone tell me when manufacturers of the G-1 Navy jacket changed from stenciling "USN" on the back of the collar to punching the letters in the storm flap? Also, have G-1's always been made in goatskin, or were there early incarnations in horsehide?

 

[Atticus Finch]

This is for the history buffs around here. Can anyone tell me when manufacturers of the G-1 Navy jacket changed from stenciling "USN" on the back of the collar to punching the letters in the storm flap? Also, have G-1's always been made in goatskin, or were there early incarnations in horsehide?

The perforation of the wind flap began in the early sixties with the first of the MIL-J-7823s, but many of the stenciled jackets weren't G-1s. They were M-422s and M-422As. There were never any horsehide Navy jackets, although many E-series G-1s are cowhide.

AF

 

[Fanch]

Not trying to hijack this thread, but since the G-1 is a USN jacket, I thought I'd post this rather clever video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajq8eag4Mvc&feature=player_detailpage

 

[AustinTX]

Thank you, Atticus. I thought you might have an idea on the issue. Appreciate it.

And Fanch, no problem. I'll continue the hijack. One of my favorites:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmOTpIVxji8